Elegant Pair of 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Vases, Hand-Painted & Gilt

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Richly decorated and exceptionally elegant, this pair of 19th century Old Paris porcelain vases embodies the exuberance and refinement of … Read more Richly decorated and exceptionally elegant, this pair of 19th century Old Paris porcelain vases embodies the exuberance and refinement of French decorative arts at their finest. Their sculptural Rococo-inspired forms, lavish gilding, vibrant emerald-green ground, and beautifully hand-painted floral reserves create a striking decorative presence equally at home in a grand traditional interior or a thoughtfully layered contemporary space.

Standing an impressive 16.5 inches high, the pair possesses the scale to anchor a mantel, console, library, or entry hall while maintaining an elegant, refined proportion. The graceful baluster forms are accented by elaborate gilt handles modeled as intertwining vines and foliage, while every surface reflects the remarkable hand craftsmanship that has made Old Paris porcelain so enduringly admired by collectors and designers.

Produced in Paris during the 19th century, Old Paris porcelain (Vieux Paris) is celebrated for its richly gilded decoration, imaginative forms, and exceptional hand-painted ornament. Unlike porcelain produced at the royal manufactory at Sèvres, Old Paris wares were created by numerous independent Parisian workshops whose work furnished aristocratic and fashionable bourgeois interiors throughout the nineteenth century. As is typical of many authentic examples from these ateliers, this pair is unmarked.

Their exceptional color, sculptural silhouette, and finely executed decoration allow them to command attention whether displayed as a pair on a mantel, flanking a mirror, atop a substantial console, or incorporated into a carefully curated collection of European decorative arts. The palette of emerald green, soft ivory, delicate floral tones, and burnished gilt allows them to transition effortlessly between classic French interiors, Palm Beach estates, Upper East Side townhouses, English Country House aesthetics, and today's sophisticated grand millennial and traditional interiors.

### Condition

Excellent antique condition.

No chips, cracks, repairs, or restorations observed. Minor age-appropriate wear to the gilding consistent with careful use and nearly two centuries of age. The pair presents beautifully.

### Dimensions

* Height: 16.5 in.
* Width: 9 in.
* Depth: 5.5 in.

### Materials

* Hand-painted porcelain
* Gilt decoration
* Enamel decoration

### Origin

France

### Period

19th Century

### Style

French Rococo Revival

### Colors

Emerald Green • Ivory • Gold

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